Tech Volunteer – ERP Implementation (Odoo)

Job Description: Tech Volunteer – ERP Implementation (Odoo) at Vérité

Position: Tech Volunteer

Location: Verite, Auroville
Duration: 12 Months

Vérité Integral Learning Center

Established in 1985, Vérité Integral Learning Center is a self-regenerative campus focused on integral development and yoga, located just five minutes from Matrimandir in Auroville. Vérité offers transformative practices, programs, and services to cultivate well-being, longevity, capability, and co-intelligence, empowering individuals and groups to create a positive impact in their personal, professional, and community environments.

Sustainable Living & Healthy Habitat
Vérité provides a health-centered, sustainable environment with guest accommodations, seminar and retreat spaces, therapy and program facilities, a dining hall, café, library, and organic garden. Nestled within a reforested urban campus, the center operates with green systems that include renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, waste recycling, and regenerative gardening practices. Vérité promotes conscious consumption, offering vegetarian and vegan meals prepared with organic ingredients that support balanced nutrition and eco-friendly living.

Holistic Health & Integral Development
Vérité fosters holistic health and well-being through a wide range of counseling, coaching, and therapeutic practices designed to balance the body, mind, and heart. The center provides classes, workshops, and training programs aimed at developing positive habits, behaviors, and life skills. Through a "learning by doing" approach, participants are encouraged to explore self-integration, self-actualization, and practical life skills that enhance personal growth.

Community Engagement & Positive Impact
Vérité is a meeting ground for Aurovilians, volunteers, social entrepreneurs, guests, and groups committed to becoming positive change-makers. By equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to proactively address humanity’s evolving challenges, Vérité contributes to a thriving, equitable future. The center also serves as a venue for applied research and offers volunteer and internship opportunities to further personal, professional, and social development.

Integral Futures & Research
Vérité conducts ongoing research in evidence-based practices across diverse fields to cultivate transdisciplinary intelligence and resilience. This research is focused on addressing complex, real-world challenges in a proactive and decisive way, supporting the center’s mission to build a future that values sustainability, equity, and the holistic well-being of all.

For more info:

Landline Telephone: +91 413 2622045, 413 2622 606

Mobile/WhatsApp: +91 8489391876, 9363624083

Email: [email protected], [email protected]

Insta:  verite.auroville

Facebook: verite auroville

Website:  www.verite.in

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of ERP to manage Vérité’s operational processes, including inventory, finance, guesthouse management, and other functions.
• Configure and customize the ERP system to meet specific organizational needs.
• Provide technical support to staff during and after the ERP implementation, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system configurations on the ERP platform.
• Integrate and support PostgreSQL databases and manage back-end data flows.
• Handle ticketing systems for IT-related issues, providing timely resolution to user queries.
• Manage content on Vérité’s website and learning management systems, ensuring smooth functioning and updates.
• Provide training to staff on using the ERP system and ensuring they are comfortable with the new processes.
• Collaborate with the tech team to identify, analyze, and solve operational challenges through technical solutions.
• Work within Linux environments for system configurations, ensuring security and performance optimization.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Prior ERP implementation experience (experience with any ERP is acceptable, Odoo experience is a plus).
• Basic knowledge of Python and its application in system configurations and customization.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL, SQL, and database management.
• Familiarity with Linux operating systems for administrative and configuration tasks.
• Experience in IT ticket handling and technical support processes.
• Understanding of content management systems, including website and learning management systems (LMS).
• Ability to configure and customize software solutions to suit organizational needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Understanding of sustainable practices and how technology can support them.
• Open-source system experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A chance to work in a vibrant, multicultural, mission-driven community dedicated to integral living and sustainability.
• Access to Vérité’s programs and workshops at discounted rates.
• The opportunity to live in a nature-focused, eco-conscious environment.
• Meals and accommodation provided on campus.

Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India

How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about technology and sustainability, and have the skills to help us implement Odoo ERP, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:
Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
Phone: +91 413 2622045

Join us at Vérité and contribute to a meaningful project while enhancing your technical expertise!